PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gresham
vs
Rogers

173 cm
24
153 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

160 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloat Gresham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers throws a hook but Gresham avoids it easily.
Rogers misses the jab.
Gresham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Gresham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gresham takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gresham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gresham counters with a two punch combo.
Gresham thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gresham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Gresham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gresham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gresham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Gresham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Gresham misses with a series of wild punches.
Gresham misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Gresham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers misses with a body shot

and Gresham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gresham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Gresham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gresham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gresham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Gresham is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gresham trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers won't allow Gresham to pass to mount.
Gresham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gresham wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Rogers is not content to let Gresham control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Gresham.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gresham doesn't seem phased though.
Gresham lands a jab-cross combination.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gresham misses with a double jab.
Rogers catches Gresham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Gresham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers scores with a jab. Gresham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Gresham avoids it well.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body

and Gresham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gresham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gresham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gresham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Gresham tries to pass.
Rogers is controlling Gresham's posture.
Gresham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gresham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sloat Gresham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left and a right from Gresham both land. Nice combination.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Gresham shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gresham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gresham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.

Gresham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Gresham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gresham misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers misses with a body punch
and Gresham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gresham ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Gresham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gresham shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Gresham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloat Gresham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers cracks Gresham with a good jab.
Rogers digs a good hook to Gresham's body.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Gresham is just out of range.
Jack Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gresham slips a straight right by Rogers.
Gresham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gresham off to one side.
Jack Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Gresham avoids it well.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Gresham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Gresham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gresham's head backwards.
Gresham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gresham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Gresham is just out of range.
Jack Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gresham.
Gresham throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gresham.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gresham fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloat Gresham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tries to clinch up.
Gresham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gresham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gresham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Gresham does no damage.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Gresham throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gresham swinging wildly here.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Gresham tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gresham walks into a left hand.
Gresham fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gresham.
Rogers with a hook.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Gresham saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Gresham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Gresham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Gresham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gresham has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gresham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gresham tries to advance to mount but Rogers denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gresham is trying to get an arm triangle but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers prevents Gresham from improving position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gresham is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gresham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Rogers misses with a body punch

and Gresham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gresham.
Gresham looking to pass the guard.
Gresham is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Gresham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gresham throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Gresham tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Greshamis looking to pass into half guard but Rogers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rogers is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Gresham is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gresham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gresham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Gresham seems unphased.
Gresham swinging wildly here.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gresham manages to avoid it.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gresham moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gresham counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers throws a hook but Gresham avoids it easily.

Gresham moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gresham has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Gresham has the dominant position.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Gresham with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Rogers.
Gresham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gresham tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.

Gresham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogers's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gresham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gresham from controlling successfully.
Gresham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Gresham trying to move into half guard but instead Rogers has managed to sweep!
Rogers postures up in Gresham's guard and throws a big left but Gresham blocks it.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sloat Gresham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Gresham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Gresham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Gresham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gresham fails with the takedown.
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers jabs at Gresham's body.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Gresham dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Gresham's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloat Gresham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Gresham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gresham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gresham shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Gresham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot

and Gresham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gresham has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Gresham has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sloat Gresham.
I think Gresham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!